I’m your Website Witch, Graphic Designer, and Photographer based in Southwest Montana.
I help imaginative, multi-passionate female entrepreneurs confidently tell their story and grow their business through functional, elegant, and personality-driven websites and branding – so they can share their services and create an impact in the world. I pride myself on my attention to detail and quality, (I’m a Virgo Sun and Rising) and I love the challenge each new project brings. My goal is to ensure your voice and vision shines through so your website and branding are just as unique as you are.
Hi!
I'm Lela Rae
In addition to Lela Rae Designs, I am a dance teacher. I teach Ballet and Modern Dance classes for adults at 5678 Dance Studio in Uptown Butte and I'm the founder of Butte Tango, teaching Argentine Tango classes and organizing Tango events in the Butte area and southwest Montana.
If you would like to learn more about my dance classes, visit ButteTango.com for more information and check out the class and event calendar, or follow us on social media @ButteTango.
When I’m not designing websites, or in the dance studio, I can be found exploring the woods with my doggos, Sorcha, and Riley and until very recently, my beloved horse Sahar who got his wings in October of 2025 and left a huge hole in my heart.
My background is in the theater and dance world. I have a BFA in Costume Design and Technology from the University of Montana, and I spent several years working at various theater companies across the country: Shakespeare Theater Company in Washington, DC; Orlando Shakespeare Theater in Florida; and Colorado Shakespeare Festival to name a few.
I loved working in the costume shop; creating patterns from designers’ sketches and turning them into beautiful garments that helped actors jump into their characters' skin. Now I use those skills for storytelling through color and design with fabric in my highly creative web designs and branding. You can follow along on my website adventures on social media @lelaraedesigns.
costumes I patterned and built from scratch
I'm a Virgo Sun and Rising and a 2/4 Manifesting Generator. Which means I have an exceptional eye for detail and I learn new things very quickly.
Photo by Louis Parks
I've been dancing since I was in the womb. My mother put me in ballet classes when I was 2 and I've been studying ballet ever since.
I have a degree in Costume Design and Technology. I worked in theater for several years before switching to Web Design and Graphic Design.
I started dancing tango in 2013, during a very dark time in my life. I truly believe that tango, and the amazing Montana tango community, saved my life.
Photo by David Hassis
My horse, Sahar, is the love of my life and was mine since the day of his birth. In October 2025, he crossed over into the spirit world after 29 1/2 years together in this realm. I miss him every single day.
I design websites and branding that feel like you: playful, elegant, and functional, so your online presence reflects your unique energy.
My process creates clarity, strategy, and flow into a digital home that showcases your brilliance and guides aligned clients toward working with you.
Is your current online presence attracting the clients you want?
~ Deb
Lela is timely, communicates well, and completes the tasks for which she is contracted without direct oversight, an absolute must for my business. She is a valued part of my team and I highly recommend her services!
I have worked with Lela on several projects, including graphic design and social media management. I have also seen her work with other entrepreneurs, and she never disappoints! Her love for the creative process is evident in everything she does, and her wide range of skills make her a valuable asset to any team.
~ Amber
I have worked with Lela many times. I have a print business with some very specific requirements when it comes to files and she has worked with me every time to make sure they are right and ready for me to print. Lela has been wonderful to work with, she is willing to listen, and really brings her designs to life. Anytime I need someone for graphic design, she is the first person I contact. I know we will be working together again in the future.
~ Ashlyn
Lela was a rockstar with making my website SO QUICKLY!
She was in constant communication with me and was extremely easy to work with. She took my revisions and was able to apply them within minutes. Whenever I think of websites, I think of how much time and labor goes into it and Lela's work does not go unnoticed. She still makes it seem so easy and is incredibly talented at what she does. We also were able to do a photoshoot as I was rebranding and it was such a fun and new experience for me. Not only is she a talented web designer, but a photographer as well. 10/10 experience!
~ Serena
Lela took the vision I had for my website and made it even better. She was thorough in her questions about what I wanted it to look like and what I wanted it to do. She was patient when I wanted changes made. I recommend her to anyone that wants a professional website or needs their website freshened up!
~ Beth - Set Free Ministries
Our church website was outdated and sluggish. We worked with Lela on setup and language, provided some pictures and she took it from there. Her creative talent is endless and her ability to put vision behind what we could not adequately describe is amazing. If you need an upgrade or redesign on your website, you can trust her to take it to the next level!
~ Cheyenne
Lela has been the consistently hired photographer of the Butte Pride Festival and we will continue to work with her because she is not only an excellent photographer, capturing candid moments, she is also kind and welcoming to the local Queer community.
